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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.32, 3,126.88 and 1,111.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.32, 3,126.88 and 1,111.51 is: 1,667.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.32 : 3,126.88 = 1,111.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.32/3,126.88 = 1,111.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.32x = 3,126.88 × 1,111.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.32x = 3,475,537.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,475,537.20/2,084.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.47

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